Saving an Overpotted Peace Lily: Return to a Smaller Pot

Amy repotted an 8-year-old dwarf peace lily from a small pot into a 10-inch pot. It wilted badly, then she overwatered. After reading advice, she let it dry completely for 3 days, watered with standing tap water, moved to brighter indirect light. Still wilted, leaves dying.

Expert Answer: Repot back into the original pot (washed). Dwarf peace lilies like being root-bound; never use a pot >6 inches diameter. If it fills a 6-inch pot, divide a section into a 4-inch pot, then move to 6-inch when full. Never increase pot diameter >2 inches. After repotting, place ~6 feet from south windows. Trim brown leaves, water ½ cup weekly (not bone dry, not wet). Recovery is slow but peace lilies are resilient—even if it looks dead, give it time.